Hollywood Shuffle
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- Gunny SgtJanuary 6, 2026Hollywood Shuffle is a classic film with a premise so pure it is timeless. Robert Townsend expertly uses humor to illustrate a persistent reality in both film and television. The excitement and enthusiasm of the mostly unknown cast ads to the realism of the project. While the film will certainly seem dated to a contemporary audience, I believe its message is so powerful it should be considered a must-see regardless of race, especially for those aspiring to this field of endeavor.
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Hollywood Shuffle was released on March 20, 1987.
Hollywood Shuffle was directed by Robert Townsend.
Hollywood Shuffle has a runtime of 81m.
Hollywood Shuffle was produced by Robert Townsend.
Bobby Taylor wants to be a respected actor. From Sam Spade to Shakespeare to superheros, he can do it all. He just has to convince Hollywood that gangstas, slaves and "Eddie Murphy-types" aren't the sum of his talents.
The key characters in Hollywood Shuffle are Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend), Stevie Taylor (Craigus R. Johnson), Bobby's Grandmother (Helen Martin).
Hollywood Shuffle is rated R.
Hollywood Shuffle is a Comedy film.
Hollywood Shuffle has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
Hollywood Shuffle had a budget of $100K.
Hollywood Shuffle has made $5.2M at the box office.